David Laurence Hobson, 70, of Hillsboro, died Friday May 22, 2026, at 11:36 a.m., at Hillsboro Health and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life is planned for Friday, June 5, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Hough-Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. A prayer service will follow, beginning at 3 p.m., with Pastor Joseph Liddell officiating. A private burial in Carrollton will take place at a later date.
Mr. Hobson was born on July 1, 1955, in Carrollton, one of four sons to William and Helen (Lind) Hobson.
A 1973 graduate of Carrollton High School and of Eastern Illinois University, with a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, Mr. Hobson married the former Jean Jankus on June 14, 1981, at the United Church of Christ in Sauk Village.
Mr. Hobson’s favorite thing to do was watch the sunset. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling, Indian artifacts, shark tooth hunting, keeping score at the HJHS boys and girls basketball games, visiting and traveling with his friends, but most of all, he loved spending time with the family he adored. Last July, he was able to combine two of his favorite pastimes, travel and his family, when they all took an Alaskan cruise together.
Mr. Hobson is survived by his wife; two daughters, Kari (Matthew) Crepps of St. Charles, MO, and Kathryn (Nicholas) Cramer of Glen Carbon; three brothers, Russell (Donna) Hobson of Carrollton, Kenneth Hobson of Eldred, and Steve (Becky) Hobson of Macomb; and four grandchildren, Spencer and Oliver Cramer and Alice and Harry Crepps.
Mr. Hobson was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave condolences for the family, place an order for flowers or to find directions, please visit www.houghdeanfh.com.
